Rocailles necklace with feathers

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Rocailles necklace with feathers

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Instructions in 6 steps Knot the grey Rocailles beads according to the instructions to create this filigree necklace. The feathers become a special eye-catching detail. And this is how it works:

Step 1

Put 5 Rocailles aside, 2 ofthem are intended forthe tips ofthe chain, and the 3 remaining for the feather-pendant.

Step 2

Cut out ajewellery cord 1.1 Om long. To facilitate the threading, apply some jewellery glue on one end and let it dry. Thread twice through the first Rocaille as it serves as an ending bead, further on thread the remaining Rocailles.

Step 3

Cut out the wax-cords, two being2.50m long and one being 15cm long, and pull respectively the nylon core out- as a result, the knotted chain becomes softer. The cord with the Rocailles such as the two wax-cords 2.50m long-just hold them flush and join them with an overhand knot at a distance of 20cm. Tie two weaver knots with the both lang cords.

Step 4

Push one Rocaille up, cross the both long cords over the Rocaille, then tie two further weaver knots. Repeat these steps continuously until all the Rocailles are knotted.

Step 5

Set the ends up as follows: the cords ofone side, plait them into a braid 9cm long, attach a Rocaille at their ends. Do the same for the other side, set an overhand knot, place the tip ofthe other side between the cords and fix it with a further overhand knot. Continue to knot the braid 2.5cm long and add a Rocaille at its tip.

Step 6

For the feather-pendant, knot the wax-cord 15cm long in the middle ofthe chain. Both cords should be ofthe same length. On one cord, thread one Rocaille; on the other one, thread two Rocailles. Stick the feathers into the Rocailles with some jewellery glue. Cut the remaining cords off.